Life Who’s more likely to say ‘I love you’ first? Men, according to new research Women are often viewed as more romantic than men, but new research shows men are more focused on entering into a romantic relationship.
News & Views Men are more dependent on committed relationships than women, new study shows Men place more importance on finding a long-term partner and rely more heavily on romantic relationships than women, a new study has found.
Soapbox The pros and cons of re-partnering in later life Less pressure and the wisdom of cherrypicking the best bits of singledom and coupledom to come up with a third way.
Books Don’t say you’re ‘lucky’ to have a man who treats you like a human : Clementine Ford Clementine Ford’s case against marriage in her new book, “I Don’t: The Cast Against Marriage” is a searing, clarifying read.
Books The House With All the Lights On: An extract The House With All The Lights On by Jessica Kirkness is published by Allen & Unwin and available now from all good bookstores or online.
News & Views Is traditional heterosexual romance sexist? Despite greater gender equality, some women still prefer traditional gender roles in heterosexual relationships. We set out to discover why.
Soapbox Are men using ‘boundaries’ and ‘therapy language’ in relationships to hide misogyny? Actor Jonah Hill and internet personality Darius Jackson have sparked debate after concerning public comments towards their girlfriends.
News & Views Dating apps don’t cause sexual violence. Our culture does Dating app companies can’t and shouldn’t be responsible for stopping sexual violence. That problem belongs to all of us.
News & Views Australians are redefining what romantic relationships and families look like According to the latest data from the HILDA Survey, there’s a growing number of Australians choosing not to live with their intimate partner.
News & Views Bridgerton offers clever relationship advice — why friendship is the foundation of happy romantic partnerships Romantic relationships are complex, but a foundation of friendship can help couples overcome their issues, writes Raquel Peel.
News & Views Young women wanting healthy relationships are not ‘uncaring, demanding bitches’ Bettina Arndt has labelled young women ‘uncaring, demanding bitches’ in response to published guidelines about healthy relationships.
Advice Enough. It’s time to ditch the “mean girl” label for teenagers. Dannielle Miller is a best-selling parenting author and one of four finalists in the Premier’s Award for NSW Woman of the Year. She shares her tips to help teen girls resolve conflict.
